GH₵2.6m to JNS Talent was a refund – National Cathedral Secretariat clarifies

Funding for National Cathedral came from Contingency Vault and not Contingency Fund - Ken Ofori-Atta clears air

The National Cathedral Secretariat has refuted allegations by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who claimed that some GH₵2.6 million was paid to a company owned by a board member of the cathedral, Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng. JNS Talent Centre Ltd which allegedly runs a crèche in Dawhenya was paid some […]

Overseas Stolen Vehicles: GUTA asks AG, Interpol to support victims

By Rukayatu Musah The Ghana Union of Traders has appealed to the Attorney General and Interpol to find an International arbitration and legal system to help victims who fall prey to stolen vehicles shipped to Ghana. President of the GUTA, Dr. Joseph Obeng also added the need to help retrieve the money of victims as […]

GIFF expresses satisfaction with Newly Negotiated Rates for Members

The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) has expressed satisfaction with the newly negotiated rates of charges for freight forwarders and clearing agents following successful negotiations with the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA). Speaking on the Port and Maritime television programme ‘Eye On Port’ on Sunday January 8, 2023, the 1st Vice President of GIFF, Mr. […]

Successive elections have modernized Alan Kyerematen – Buabeng Asamoah

By: Emmanuel Oti Former National Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Member of Parliament for the Adentan Constituency, Yaw Buabeng Asamoah has described Mr. Alan Kyerematen as one who is modernized and forward thinking. Mr Yaw Buabeng Asamoah, who is a Campaign team member for the former Trade and Industry […]

Alan Kyerematen hands over to caretaker Trade Minister

By: Henrietta Afful Mr Alan Kyerematen has handed over to caretaker Trade Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor following his resignation on January 5, 2023. His resignation, which took effect Monday, January 16, 2023, is in pursuit of his presidential ambition. At a brief handing over ceremony at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mr Alan Kyerematen […]

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2023 launched

SOURCE: BBC NEWS The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now in its eighth year. Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from the continent. The winner will spend three months at the […]

China’s population falls for first time since 1961

SOURCE: BBC NEWS China’s population has fallen for the first time in 60 years, with the national birth rate hitting a record low – 6.77 births per 1,000 women. The population in 2022 – 1.4118 billion – fell by 850,000 from 2021. China’s birth rate has been declining for years, prompting a slew of policies […]

Cyber Security Authority warns against digital lending applications

By: Michael Ahinsah Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public against subscribing to unauthorized loan facilities and digital lending applications which have not been certified by the Bank of Ghana (BOG) or the Data Protection Agency ( DPA) Speaking on GBC’s ‘Uniiq Breakfast Drive,’ the Head of Computer Emergency Response Team of the Cyber […]

A new baby in former President Mahama’s home

A new baby in former President Mahama's home

By:  Esther Osei Adomah Mill Being the fresh grandfather in town, Former President John Dramani Mahama has shared exciting footages of his grandchild. In recent videos on his social media pages, the former President and his wife shared the amazing moment they are spending with their grandchild.   “Congratulations Shafik and Asma. Welcome granddaughter Alyazia […]

PURC increases electricity and water tariffs for 2023 first quarter

Upward adjustment of utility tariffs takes effect from today September 1

By Mabel Adorkor Annang The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has adjusted utility tariffs for the first quarter of 2023. With the tariff review decision, utility consumers will now pay more for electricity, gas, and water. Electricity tariff is up by 29.96 percent, the Weighted Average Cost of Gas increased by 6.095 dollars per MMBTU […]